Today is the first day of winter in Australia, where I live. I love the idea of making a fresh start with a new season. A new season can offer a boost of energy and sense of possibility a bit like the January 1 effect. I always try to take advantage of it by adding a few new things to my life. Somehow, they add zing to my personal and [...]
Before you can get organized, you have to get rid of clutter. It’s impossible to have an organized home, productive office, or simple life with too much stuff for the available space. A powerful aid to getting rid of clutter is the mantra we use here at Get Organized Wizard: Move fast. Don’t overthink. Let it go. 1. Move Fast. Moving fast helps you achieve a lot in a little [...]
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This offer has now closed. By popular demand, the hugely successful 5-minute decluttering and organizing program is now available in the 30-Day Organize-athon Pack. It includes a 128-page e-workbook plus a 30-day email series automatically delivered to your inbox each day. What Is The 30-Day Organize-athon? Make a fresh start and get better organized in just 30 days with the easy and motivating 30-Day Organize-athon. Over 30 days I’ll give [...]
Wow – we’ve done it! We’ve completed 30 days of power decluttering, organizing, and mindset-shifting! Woo-freakin-hoo! I have one final, bonus 5-minute task I’d like to ask of you. Bonus Task: Acknowledge Your Accomplishments Step 1: Get a pen and notebook, or open a new document on your computer. Step 2: Write for 5 minutes about the gains you’ve made in your home over the past month. Include: The ways [...]
Thank you to all you wonderful and motivated 30-Day Organize-athon participants. I have just loved sharing April with you! Here are our winners. Week 4 Organize-athon Winner Congratulations to Allison, our winner for week 4 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! Allison receives the From Procrastination To Action Workbook Set, containing Volume 1 and Volume 2. The From Procrastination To Action Workbook Set contains more than 100 of my most motivating and [...]
Welcome to Day 30 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! In our final 5 minutes we’re going to make our second organizing mindset shift. Inhale clarity, freedom and order… Day 30: Get Organized Mindset Shift #2: Make It A Habit To Avoid Clutter Step 1: Decide to adopt this new habit: Include cleaning up as part of every single task. Whatever you use, take out, or work on, you put away as [...]
Welcome to Day 29 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! Today and tomorrow we’re going to prepare for the end of the 30-Day Organize-athon by making two incredibly important organizing mindset shifts. They will help you to preserve the organizing gains you’ve made over the past month – for life! Day 29: Get Organized Mindset Shift #1: Adopt OCI-OGO Step 1: Decide to adopt OCI-OGO (pronounced oh-see oh-go) in your life. This [...]
Welcome to Day 28 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your grooming products and gadgets. And today’s bonus task will save you time, space and money! Day 28: Organize Your Grooming Supplies Step 1: Grab a large bag and take it to your bathroom cabinets, tallboy drawers, dressing table, or wherever you keep your grooming supplies. Step 2: Quickly empty everything out – make-up, [...]
Thanks for all the questions about the 30-Day Organize-athon. I’ve picked out a few typical questions and put together some answers for you. Perfectionism Q: I really like this organize-athon. Wish I could get to everything in my house and have it perfect. For some reason I don’t believe we will get done with it all in 30 days. A: Hmmm… expecting perfection is a pretty reliable way to undermine [...]
Welcome to Day 27 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to declutter by finding at least 12 things to give away. Don’t worry – it’ll be easier than you think! Day 27: Declutter By Donating A Dozen Step 1: Grab a bag. Quickly fill the bag as you move through your home – and don’t stop until you have at least 12 items. Throw into the [...]
Welcome to Day 26 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to declutter your exercise and sporting stuff. OK, go! (PS That’s a witty little treadmill reference. ) Day 26: Declutter Your Exercise and Sports Equipment Step 1: Quickly walk around your house collecting any exercise or sports paraphernalia you’ve not used in the past 12 months. If it’s too large to move easily, make a note [...]
Welcome to Day 25 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize your surfaces. Ready? Let’s start. Day 25: Declutter Your Surfaces Step 1: Decide which surfaces you want to tackle in today’s 5 minutes. Depending on the state of your surfaces, you could choose to declutter one or more of the following: Kitchen counters Dining table Coffee table and side tables Bookshelves/display cabinets Sofas and [...]
Welcome to Day 24 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to organize your bedside table or nightstand. Cool – let’s do it. Day 24: Organize Your Bedside Area Step 1: Remove anything from your bedside area that detracts from a sense of calm and tranquility, such as: Computers, printers, laptops TV Paperwork Kids’ toys Exercise equipment Work projects Mobile phone Laundry Too many books Too many [...]
Welcome to Day 23 of the 30-Day Organize-athon! In today’s 5 minutes we’re going to express-organize the things you would like to achieve for yourself. Not what you were expecting? Let’s give it a go anyway… Day 23: Organize Your Goals Step 1: Get a pen and paper or open a new document on your computer. Step 2: Without over-thinking, quickly list 5 to 10 things you’d like to achieve [...]